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WU06 HRR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,397 mi
Last recorded105,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HRR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Backing plates corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 101,300 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,722 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in,front,of,rear,wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana,arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 82,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber slightly corroded.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 76,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,211 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 66,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,288 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,557 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,372 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,348 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 37,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,363 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WU06 HRR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU06 HRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU06 HRR registered?

WU06 HRR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is WU06 HRR safe to buy?

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